Shortages of oil products have started mounting as staff at a number of French refineries continue strike action, resulting in increased imports of diesel and gasoil, sources said Friday. “There are shortages of products in France,” a diesel trader said. Gasoil traders also noted increased demand in Northwest Europe as a result of the industrial action in France. “I have seen some French demand for diesel in ARA,” another trader said, adding he expected the impact of the strikes to be felt later when strategic stocks have to be replenished. French labor unions , including the CGT, FO and FSU, have called on employees in all sectors to take part in industrial action against the government’s pension reforms. The strike, which started December 5, has been extended several times. As the industrial action has also affected the ports, which have halted operations on multiple days and tug assistance has […]